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    Arsenal end year with statement win

    Arsenal closed out 2025 in emphatic fashion, smashing third-placed Aston Villa 4-1 this morning to surge five points clear at the top of the Premier League.

    Former Australian cricketer Damien Martyn in induced coma

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    Former Australian cricketer Damien Martyn in induced coma

    Australia's cricket community is rallying around Damien Martyn after the cricket great was hospitalised suddenly in Brisbane.

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    Phillips superb as Volts triumph

    Glenn Phillips. File photo: Gregor Richardson

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    Phillips superb as Volts triumph

    It would not strictly be true to say right-handed batter Glenn Phillips led the Volts to victory at Molyneux Park yesterday.

    Motorsport star Scott Dixon races way to knighthood

    Scott Dixon, driving for Chip Ganassi Racing, has been knighted in the 2026 New Year Honours....

    Motorsport star Scott Dixon races way to knighthood

    Scott Dixon has raced his way to a knighthood in the latest distinction of an illustrious motorsport career.

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    Sparks strike again in Super Smash with fine win over Hinds

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    Sparks strike again in Super Smash with fine win over Hinds

    One young prospect and one old(er) hand guided the Sparks to a second straight win in the Super Smash yesterday.

    Athletics greats honoured

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    Athletics greats honoured

    New Zealand athletics greats Rod Dixon and Lorraine Moller have each been made officers of the New Zealand Order of Merit (ONZM) in the New Year Honours list.

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    Another year in sport ... to the letter

    England Lionesses forward Chloe Kelly controls the ball against China at Wembley in London in...

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    Another year in sport ... to the letter

    Another weird, wild, whacky and wonderful sporting year is in the books.

    Tyler’s team primed for big day on home track

    Tyler’s team primed for big day on home track

    Kelvin Tyler celebrated a quartet of winners on his home track 12 months ago and he will have numbers on his side for another successful New Year’s Day meeting.

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    Phillips batters Stags with both hands in impressive win

    Glenn Phillips flays the ball through the off side during his blistering 90 not out against the...

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    Phillips batters Stags with both hands in impressive win

    It would not strictly be true to say right-handed batter Glenn Phillips led the Volts to victory at Molyneux Park tonight.

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    Kotkamp shines for Sparks in dominant win

    Lousia Kotkamp. File photo: Peter McIntosh

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    Kotkamp shines for Sparks in dominant win

    One young prospect and one old(er) hand guided the Sparks to a second straight win in the Super Smash today.

    Former ABs coach John Mitchell named in UK honours

    England head coach John Mitchell celebrates after their women's Rugby World Cup final victory in...

    Former ABs coach John Mitchell named in UK honours

    Former All Blacks coach John Mitchell has been recognised in the British New Years Honours.

    Collier ends fine year with medal

    Central Otago paddler Nick Collier prepares to tackle a tricky stretch at a wildwater event in...

    Collier ends fine year with medal

    Nick Collier has ended an impressive year in the world of canoe slalom with another international medal.

    Pijnenburg keen for playing time with Nix

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    Pijnenburg keen for playing time with Nix

    The Wellington Phoenix have brought one of New Zealand’s top young female footballers back home.

    Bracewell privileged to have played at top level

    Doug Bracewell bowls in front of South African non-striker Jacques Kallis during the test at the...

    Bracewell privileged to have played at top level

    Former Black Caps all-rounder Doug Bracewell has announced his retirement from all cricket.

    Robinson crashes out in latest World Cup event

    Queenstown skier Alice Robinson. Photo: Getty Images

    Robinson crashes out in latest World Cup event

    Queenstown skier Alice Robinson crashed out of contention and gave up her overall lead in the giant slalom at the latest World Cup event in Austria.

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    Harris rewrites record books on debut

    Sparks batter Laura Harris celebrates after bringing up her half-century against the Magicians in...

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    Harris rewrites record books on debut

    The Sparks might have lost their provincial label, but they appear to have gained a Super Smash trump card.

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    Volts start well but fall short in run chase against Kings

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    Volts start well but fall short in run chase against Kings

    Jamal Todd made an excellent beginning to his T20 campaign, but the Volts could not make the most of a good start as they failed to make it a home double in Alexandra.

    Black Caps' Hobart hero Bracewell retires

    Doug Bracewell bowls for Central Districts against the Otago Volts at the University Oval in...

    Black Caps' Hobart hero Bracewell retires

    Former Black Caps allrounder Doug Bracewell has announced his retirement from all cricket.

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    Injured trainer ‘thrilled’ to be back, see horse take cup

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    Injured trainer ‘thrilled’ to be back, see horse take cup

    Nathan Williamson did not need to produce the runaway winner of the Gore Cup to have an outstanding day at the races on Saturday.

    Kyrgios beats Sabalenka in 'Battle of the Sexes'

    Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka, her goddaughter Nicole, and Australia's Nick Kyrgios celebrate with...

    Kyrgios beats Sabalenka in 'Battle of the Sexes'

    Nick Kyrgios has beat Aryna Sabalenka in a "Battle of the Sexes" exhibition match billed as a modern take on Billie Jean King's famous win over Bobby Riggs, but one that has ignited controversy.
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